If you do not throw yourself into the breakers, how will you ever meet the one who frolics in the waves? 

--Zen Saying


The Auckland Zen Centre is a Buddhist community supporting authentic Zen practice and training in Auckland City, New Zealand.

 Learn to Meditate: Zen Meditation Workshops

  • Our Introductory Workshops are presented in a two-part format. They include detailed instructions on sitting and walking meditation, how to establish a daily practice at home, and developing mindfulness in daily life. After you have attended the introductory workshops you can come to any of the sittings offered by the Centre. The next pair of workshops are 12 & 19 November 2016 (both Saturdays).

Activities:

  • Pilates classes with Hanya: Mondays at 6 p.m., 45 minutes. Followed by optional informal sitting at 7 p.m. By donation. 
  • Qigong workshop on Saturday 5 November, 10 a.m. to noon, Orlando Morales will offer a 2-hour workshop at the Centre -- a kind of pilot to see if there is interest for a class in 2017. Book your place now.
  • China Pilgrimage March 21 - April 5 2017. Join members of the sangha in exploring our zen heritage. The itinernary  includes 2 days sitting at the Tiantong monastery where Dogen trained in China. We will also visit  Putoshan Island which is a renowned site in Chinese Buddhism, and is considered the bodhimanda of the bodhisattva Avalokitesvara. For the full itinerary register here

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Any questions? Contact us on +64 9 550 4383.